Waves of wind rush through the trees

Hear loud whoosh of leaves fly free

Colors swirling all around

Squirrels hunt acorns on damp ground

Gusts of wind splash on my face

As I watch gray squirrels give chase

Hear soft scratching of brown leaves

As they tumble in the breeze

Children jump in leafy mound

Laughs and giggles all around

Rake brown leaves back into place

Kids repeat their silly race

Hear soft echo of tug boat

Chill has seeped inside my coat

Time to end my autumn roam

Hustle back to family home

Yearning for the warmth of fire

Snap and crackle of flame choir

Stack wood logs in fireplace

On top of a kindling base

Strike a match and light the fire

Soft chair is my next desire

Fluffy cat leaps in my lap

Settles down for fireside nap

Shadow dancing on far wall

Eyes and thoughts succumb to thrall

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